Butchery Manager

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The Butchery Manager is responsible for the leadership and supervision of the Butchery department within a PnP Corporate store. This function includes the planning, organizing, directing, motivating, controlling and providing practical operational support in the running of the Butchery in order to achieve the Butchery Division and the Pick n Pay’s objectives.

Minimum requirements

Matric/Grade 12

Minimum of 3 years butchery management experience

Butchery Skills qualification would be advantageous.

Competencies

Ability to cut, pack, manufacture and merchandise all butchery products

Ability to operate all the butchery equipment

Ability to offer friendly customer service

Passion and have product knowledge for butchery products

Good intrapersonal skills

High energy levels

Excellent personal hygiene

Excellent work environment hygiene standards

Ability to grasp new information with speed and ease

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service

Give customers undivided attention when serving them to maximise customer satisfaction

Demonstrate product knowledge when assisting customers with butchery queries and/or determining their needs to

recommend products that fits their needs and desires

Product Preparations

Adhere to ingredient selection and method in strict accordance with the recipe manual

Break the carcass into primal form to enhance efficiency during the final cutting of products in preparation for trade

Merchandising

Adhere to the butchery merchandising flow

Keep categories together when merchandising according to the plano-guide

Clean and maintain the merchandise area to ensure its always neat, hygienic, and appealing to customers

Monitor on shelve availability and take corrective actions to address any possible overs and out of stocks

Hygiene and Housekeeping

Maintain clean as you go during production to avoid food safety risks

Deep clean post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestation

Ensure equipment is kept clean and in a good working condition

Adhere to safety procedure when operating equipment to avoid any occupational risks

Communicate any equipment faults and abnormalities to the relevant manager

Ensure correct temperature control are adhered to preserve the product, avoid contamination and waste

Administration

Assist with all administration processed to ensure smooth running of the butchery

Conduct stock take to calculate gross profit

Give input and maintain staff scheduling rosters to ensure adequate coverage during business peaks and valleys

Place stock orders and ensure stock holding is sufficient to meet customer needs and reduce waste

Sales and profitability

Ensure product is available to promote sales and the achievement of budget

Oversee the cutting of the carcass according to block test margin to ensure maximum profitability and good butchering

standards are adhered to

Perform stock rotation to reduce and control waste

Apply the cutting plan to minimize waste resulting from over ordering and over producing

Leading Teams

Lead, monitor and coach direct reports and ensure effective management and utilization of employees

Provide employees with regular feedback and handle issues of discipline accordingly

Keep team updated on any new initiatives and changes pertaining to the department.

Closing date: 07 November 2025

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